'100-Year Flood': Flooding due to raging Androscoggin River in
Dec 19, 2023 · The flooding of the Androscoggin River at Rumford is now considered a 100 year flood by the National Weather Service.
PHOTOS: Rumford area residents grapple with aftermath of …
Dec 20, 2023 · The Androscoggin River in Rumford reached historic levels this week, cresting at a flood stage of 22 feet. The rapidly rising water caused extensive damage to homes and businesses, and prompted the evacuation of dozens of residents.
Foam spill flushes toxic chemicals into Androscoggin River
Sep 24, 2024 · The Brunswick Executive Airport chemical spill sent thousands of gallons of toxic firefighting foam down the sewer drains bound for the Androscoggin River, which has only recently begun to...
Lewiston, Auburn break ground on stormwater project - Press Herald
1 day ago · According to the state, rainstorms forced 197 million gallons of untreated water and sewage into the Androscoggin River in 2023. Statewide, the Maine DEP said 745 million gallons of untreated ...
Cities, towns along Androscoggin River post evacuation notices ...
Dec 19, 2023 · LEWISTON, Maine — Multiple cities and towns located along the Androscoggin River have posted evacuation notices on Tuesday as floodwaters continue to rise. The city of Lewiston has issued a flood evacuation order for low-lying parts of …
Historic flooding along the Androscoggin River | Maine Public
Flooding damage along the Androscoggin River in Bethel and Rumford, as seen on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (Brian Bechard / Maine Public)
City of Lewiston evacuates some areas near Androscoggin River …
Dec 19, 2023 · LEWISTON (WGME) -- Parts of Lewiston and Auburn have been evacuated due to high water, and the Androscoggin River is still rising. Several neighborhoods in Lewiston have been ordered to...
More than 328,000 Maine customers still without power ... - Maine …
Dec 19, 2023 · A flood warning has been issued for the Androscoggin River, where the river is expected to rise above flood stage late at Rumford this afternoon. The river is also forecast to flood near Auburn by late tonight.
Parts of Lewiston under evacuation order - Spectrum News
Dec 20, 2023 · The Androscoggin River may be finally dropping after cresting well above flood stage in Lewiston, but city officials said an evacuation order for eight different streets along the river remains in effect until the dozens of homes there can be deemed safe from flood waters.
Androscoggin River expected to reach record levels as residents ...
Residents in the Lewiston-Auburn area near the Androscoggin River started evacuating their homes Tuesday as floodwaters continued to rise in the wake of Monday’s devastating rain and wind storm.